YOUR DESIGN JOURNEY STARTS HERE:
I’m building a home.
Building a home from the ground up is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Having clear guidance ensures the process feels purposeful, not stressful. The tools below will help you stay organised, document your decisions and make confident choices at every stage. From design planning and material selections to structural considerations, these resources support you in bringing your dream home to life with clarity and ease.
THESE ARE SOME SOURCES TO HELP AS YOU UNDERGO YOUR RENOVATION ↓
Design Consulting that gives you guidance + direction
EXPLORE OUR DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SOME ONE-ON-ONE DESIGN DIRECTION FOR YOUR PROJECT.
Designer Homes. Ready to Build. Without the Guesswork.
EXPLORE OUR HOME DESIGN LIBRARY FILLED WITH THE DETAILED ACTUAL ARCHITECTURAL PLANS USED TO CREATE OUR MOST LOVED HOMES.
Renovate & Build Retreats
A beautifully curated learning experience designed for anyone planning to build or renovate — whether it’s your first home, a forever home, or an investment. Spend time with Mel, who has personally designed, renovated and built over 400 homes, and learn the entire process from someone who has truly mastered it.
This retreat is crafted to remove overwhelm, demystify the construction journey and give you the clarity, confidence and systems to make informed decisions at every stage. From concept and floor plans to materials, trades, budgets, timelines, and the realities no one talks about, Mel guides you through the process with the practical insight only decades of hands-on experience can provide.
Perfect for renovators, new home builders, future project managers, or anyone wanting to understand how to create a well-designed, functional and beautiful home from the ground up, this retreat offers knowledge, empowerment and a proven roadmap you’ll carry into every project.
A transformational experience that turns uncertainty into confidence — and your dream home into a reality.
The Designory Guide eBooks
The Building Process – The Homeowner’s Guide
From breaking ground to handover – your step-by-step roadmap to building in Australia. Use it to understand what’s coming next, as a checklist to stay across the details, and as a record to protect your budget, timeline and peace of mind. If you’re planning to build or renovate and want to go from “I hope it’s all on track” to “I know exactly where we’re up to and what happens next” – this guide is for you.
Take control of your project here
Project Budgeting & Management Tool
Take control of your renovation or build with the very same tool we use to manage multi-million-dollar projects at The Designory. This all-in-one spreadsheet has been designed to give you complete visibility and confidence — whether you’re tackling a full home build or a simple room refresh.
Every detail of your project lives here:
The Little Black Book
Your ultimate guide to sourcing and styling every element of your home. More than just a directory, it combines editorial insight, expert interviews, and practical tools to help you navigate the world of design with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find:
An Editorial Shopping & Sourcing Guide
Curated recommendations and design notes that cover all parts of your home - plus interviews with leading industry professionals and style connoisseurs..
The Sourcing Spreadsheet
A powerful digital sourcebook featuring our sourcing spreadsheet with over 700+ suppliers. Fully filterable by product type so you can quickly find exactly what you need.
The Little Black Book is designed to be your go-to reference—combining style inspiration with practical sourcing power. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a design enthusiast, this is the indispensable tool for bringing your vision to life.
The Design Academy
An in-depth, expertly crafted online masterclass designed to empower homeowners with the knowledge and tools to confidently design, renovate, and style their homes. Featuring a comprehensive blend of modules, detailed written guides, engaging video content, virtual tours, shopping advice, resource lists and more, the course delivers practical, actionable insights tailored for every stage of the home design journey.
Core Foundations and 7 Specialty Tracks which are designed to best align with what you need and nothing you don’t.
